Can a MC cartridge be used with a MM preamp?

I used the Dynavector 10x4 High Output version with a MM phono stage and it sounded terrific. It may be true that a low output MC with a MC stage might be better, but that is another investment. I think you'll be very pleased with the DV 20XH and the MM stage. (I did upgrade to the DV XX-2 and a MC phono.)

Ditto what Eldartford, Theo and Bombaywalla said.

To make a HO MC they either have to increase the size of the coils and/or increase the number of windings. Doing either defeats the point of the MC design, which is to minimize moving mass to allow better groove tracing.

Thanks for the feedback. I'll likely try the MM preamp at first and then find a dedicated MC preamp. It's not a huge investment so I'll start looking soon.

I have a dynavector 10x4 as well, and love it. (seencarv above). I have no doubt the high end moving coils are better, but this $400 cartridge is giving me immense satisfaction.

P.S. - could you respond to "Am I smart or am I stupid"
It's a thread from a guy who is using an antique pre-amp as his phono stage. He thinks you have to spend 3k to get a pre-pre. Please tell him about your creek, which is...$220?